Ara Partners Acquires Genera Energy Inc.
June 22, 2022
Ara Partners, a private equity firm focused on industrial decarbonization, has acquired Genera Energy Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of non-wood agricultural pulp and molded fiber packaging. Ara committed up to an additional $200 million to expand Genera's manufacturing footprint and capacity in the U.S.; Genera's previous owners (WindSail Capital Group, Coppermine Capital and Stairway Capital) will retain minority stakes.
- Buyers
- Ara Partners
- Targets
- Genera Energy Inc.
- Sellers
- WindSail Capital Group, Coppermine Capital, Stairway Capital
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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